Veggie Egg Scramble and Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples

BALANCE

That’s what life is all about right?

We spend our entire lives trying to find that perfect combination of everything in our lives, and trust me, I know it can be exhausting.

Balance is control, It is self-discipline. It is consistency.

One of the top reasons people fall out of balance is due to lack of consistency. Let me give you an example,

Let’s say someone tries to go on a “diet”…by the way, I hate that word. In my opinion, the word diet is depressing. You’ll find out why in a few. Anyways, back to this “diet” scenario. So, say someone goes on a diet, and they put their complete self into it. By that, I mean they go the whole 9-yards, meal-prep, cut out all sugar and carbs, and basically cut out every piece of happiness they once had. This person sticks to this diet for a week or so, and then they eventually grow tired of it. The very next week, old habits are brought back, and that so-called “diet” is history.

This is why I don’t like the word “diet” because it is dehumanizing, in my opinion. To me, you shouldn’t go on a diet because it lacks consistency. Instead, I believe you need to make a lifestyle change.

Below you will find a healthy, well-balanced breakfast recipe. All 5 food groups are included!!

For Veggie Egg Scramble:

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 large cage-free eggs

• 1/3 cup organic shredded cheddar cheese

• 1/4 cup diced bell pepper

• 1/4 cup diced white onion

• pinch of coarse black pepper

• Avocado oil cooking spray

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Spray a skillet with avocado oil cooking spray.

2. Add diced veggies to skillet, and sauce for 3-5 mins.

3. Beat eggs in a bowl with a fork, and add them to the same skillet. Top with black pepper. Scramble for 5-7 mins, or until desired consistency.

4. Add cheese to skillet just before the eggs are finished cooking.

5. Serve and enjoy!

6. Spray a skillet with avocado oil cooking spray.

7. Add diced veggies to skillet, and sauce for 3-5 mins.

8. Beat eggs in a bowl with a fork, and add them to the same skillet. Top with black pepper. Scramble for 5-7 mins, or until desired consistency.

9. Add cheese to skillet just before the eggs are finished cooking.

10. Serve and enjoy!

NUTRITION

• Serving Size: 1 Veggie Egg Scramble

• Calories: 252

• Sugar: 2g

• Sodium: 445.5mg

• Fat: 17.1g

• Saturated Fat: 7g

• Unsaturated Fat: 0g

• Trans Fat: 0g

• Carbohydrates: 5.3g

• Fiber: 2g

• Protein: 17.8g

• Cholesterol: 390mg

For Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Apples:

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes 4 cups, cut into 1” cubes

• 2 medium apples about 2 cups, cut into 1” cubes

• 3 TBS coconut oil melted & divided

• 1 tsp sea salt

• 2 TBS pure maple syrup

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2. Line pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

3. In a large bowl, toss cubed sweet potatoes with 2 TBS of melted coconut oil. Stir until fully coated.

4. Add sea salt and stir until distributed evenly.

5. Bake for 20 mins, stirring halfway through, until sweet potatoes start to brown.

6. While the sweet potatoes are baking: stir the remains 1 TBS of coconut oil into the apples. Add maple syrup and cinnamon, and stir to combine.

7. After 20 minutes, or when the sweet potatoes have begun to brown, remove sweet potatoes from oven and add the apple mixture. Stir to combine.

8. Return to the oven, and bake for 20 more minutes, stirring halfway through.

9. Once the sweet potatoes and apples are browned, remove from the oven. Serve and enjoy!

NUTRITION

• Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe

• Calories: 256

• Sugar: 13.8g

• Sodium: 212.5mg

• Fat: 14.2g

• Saturated Fat: 12g

• Unsaturated Fat: 0g

• Trans Fat: 0g

• Carbohydrates: 34.3g

• Fiber: 5.2g

• Protein: 1.3g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

As always, leave a comment below or like this post if you tried it out! I also love hearing feedback from you all!